VIETNAM: NEW ERA

The second Vietnam–Australia Senior Officials' Dialogue was held in Hanoi on June 11 to review progress in bilateral cooperation and discussing measures to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung called for a comprehensive review of Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 economic growth scenarios, with a focus on identifying untapped potential across sectors and deploying effective measures to maximise growth in the remaining quarters of the year, particularly in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, logistics, finance and banking, and other high-value-added industries.

As global consumers place greater emphasis on quality, traceability and sustainability, Vietnam is increasingly looking beyond export volumes and seeking ways to create more value from every bean it produces.

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has been actively cooperating with Vietnam, which is regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising offshore wind markets, Cuba’s e-newspaper Prensa Latina reported.

Vietnam always values its traditional friendship and comprehensive partnership with Venezuela, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Vu Trung My.

Germany views Vietnam as one of its key partners in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as a dynamic partner with significant potential, said State Secretary of the German Federal Foreign Office Geza Andreas von Geyr.

Vietnam registered more than 94,800 new enterprises in January-May 2026, with total registered capital of nearly 1.07 quadrillion VND (approximately 41 billion USD), up 42.1% in number and 64.8% in capital year-on-year.

According to the Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA), the logistics sector will require around 2.2 million workers by 2030, including 1.6 million employees for logistics service providers and nearly 600,000 personnel supporting logistics operations in manufacturing and trading enterprises.

Collins Chong Yew Keat, a foreign affairs, security and strategy analyst at the University of Malaya (Malaysia), described AFF 2026 as a valuable platform for fostering long-term strategic thinking, regional trust-building and policy innovation.

With the determination of the entire political system, Resolution No. 06 will soon be translated into practical outcomes, enabling foreign affairs to fully perform its pioneering and strategic role in advancing Vietnam’s aspiration to become a developed, independent, self-reliant and self-strengthening nation in the new era, said top leader To lam.

Chairing a working session on June 10 with the Government Party Committee and relevant agencies reviewing the implementation of Resolution No. 24-NQ/TW, issued by the 11th Party Central Committee, on proactively responding to climate change, strengthening natural resource management and environmental protection, the top leader emphasised that environmental protection and climate adaptation must be integrated into the broader goals of rapid and sustainable development, maintaining high economic growth over the long term, and building a modern economy driven by science and technology, innovation and digital transformation.

As of May 31, 2026, total registered foreign investment in Vietnam, including newly registered capital, adjusted registered capital, and the value of capital contributions and share purchases by foreign investors, reached 24.81 billion USD, up 34.9% compared with the same period last year.

Vietnam and Laos should turn their strong relationship into more effective cooperation that brings tangible benefits to people in both countries, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said while receiving Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Hanoi on June 9.

A good deed today is itself a vivid expression of patriotic emulation, the leader said, noting that patriotism is demonstrated not only during historic moments but also through responsible actions, humane gestures and contributions to society.

In the first five months of 2026, seven export items recorded export turnover of more than 7 billion USD each, accounting for 69.3% of the country's total export value. Of these, electronics, computers and components ranked first, with export turnover reaching 56.187 billion USD.

Developing strategic technologies is a particularly urgent task that requires decisive action, from issuing policies to organising implementation and taking breakthrough actions to deliver tangible results. Successfully mastering strategic technologies will help transform Vietnam into a dynamic nation with internationally recognised technological capacity.

Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving, increasingly complex and unpredictable regional and global environment, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed that ASEAN’s foremost priority is to preserve a peaceful and stable environment conducive to development, strengthen economic competitiveness and resilience, and improve the well-being of its people.

The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) demonstrates Vietnam’s growing role and standing in promoting a more synergised and proactively connected ASEAN, said Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore.

ASEAN must evolve from a participant in global trends into an active force helping shape the rules and standards of a rapidly changing world, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said at the opening of the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi on June 9.

Ninh Binh’s green tourism efforts have gained increasing international recognition. In 2025, the Trang An Landscape Complex received Tripadvisor’s prestigious “Best of the Best” award, placing it among the top 1% of destinations worldwide. Tam Coc–Bich Dong and Bai Dinh Pagoda were also ranked among the world’s top 10% most popular destinations.